[Album Review] Letter To Myself (6th Mini Album) – TAEYEON (SNSD)

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Welcome to 2026 and Happy New Year to all! I am still reviewing 2024 albums (but the end of the pile is near), and next up is TAEYEON’s 6th mini-album, Letter To Myself. This particular mini-album dropped at the end of November 2024 and features a total of 6 songs (including the title track that shares the same name as the mini-album). Letter To Myself sets out to do exactly what every TAEYEON album release does: capture her stunning, engaging vocals through high-quality, beautiful songs. And that is precisely what Letter To Myself does. Of course, there is a standout song amongst the impressive or likeable tracks. Nothing is worth skipping on the mini-album.

Most recently, TAEYEON released Panorama, the lead single from her first Korean compilation album, released to commemorate 10 years as a solo artist, Panorama: The Best of Taeyeon. It features every single title track since her solo debut in 2017 and then some.

1. Letter To Myself (Title Track) – Click here for my review of Letter To Myself. (9/10)

2. Hot Mess – Hot Mess was a strong track. I was captivated by TAEYEON’s vocals. From the engaging vocals in the verses to the descending melody to the unexpected vocal riff that works extremely well, everything that TAEYEON did was amazing in Hot Mess. Instrumentally, I think Hot Mess could have been stronger. The guitar work was nice, but I think it could have been rounded better. We do get a hint of electric guitar in the background, but I wish there were more of it to round out the song, especially towards the end. (9/10)

3. Blue Eyes – For Blue Eyes, we hear TAEYEON venture into R&B genre with some nice guitar work and trap elements to form its instrumental. Combined with TAEYEON’s vocals, you get a sweet and pleasant track that is quite likeable. (8/10)

4. Strangers – For Strangers, whilst it remains in R&B territory, I find the instrumental to be aligned with soft coffee shop vibes. While there is nothing wrong with such vibes, Strangers does have just enough oomph to the instrumental to keep it from being too dull. There is also a similar softness to TAEYEON’s vocals. Altogether, another enjoyable track. (8/10)

5. Blur – Without a doubt, Blur is the mini-album’s strongest track in a vocal sense. The way TAEYEON’s vocals build throughout the track is a journey, and her high notes at the end are impressive. Consider me blown away. I also liked how the instrumental complements all of her vocals (from beginning to end) throughout the track, despite being very consistent from the start. (10/10)

6. Disaster – Disaster brings some pop rock back into the mix. There also seems to be a punk-ish influence during the bridge, and I enjoyed the track’s rush of energy, thanks to the pop-rock instrumental. Again, Disaster is enhanced thanks to TAEYEON’s vocals. I love her mini buildups in the pre-choruses and the way she ended the track. (9/10)